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School: Forth (roll number 12909)

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Kilmannan, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chraith
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  1. A Collection of Riddles (continued)

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    11. Why doesn't it matter if a beggar wears a short coat?
    Ans: Because it will be long enough before he gets another
    12. Who wears the largest hat in the world. ?
    Ans:. The person with the largest head.
    13. What is the best thing to make in a hurry
    Ans: Haste.
    14. Why are stockings like mice.?
    Ans: Because the run quickly into holes.
    15. Why is the nose in the middle of the face?
    Ans: Because it is the "scenter."
    16. Why are tears like potatoes.
    Ans: Because they spring from the eyes.
    17. Why is a room full of married people like an empty room.?
    Ans: There's not a single person in it.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Maher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmannan, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Maher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmannan, Co. Wexford